Lorry smashed through the road barrier and fell from the bridge after colliding with a Tesla car on the Astana bypass. The 71-year-old lorry driver was hospitalised. According to preliminary police data, the cause of the accident was a failure to give way.
HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED
As reported by the Astana police department on its Instagram page, the accident occurred on the capital's bypass road near the bridge.
According to preliminary police data, the 49-year-old woman driving the Tesla failed to give way to the lorry, which was travelling on the main road.
After the collision, the heavy goods vehicle smashed through the road barrier and fell from a height.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE VICTIM
The 71-year-old lorry driver was taken to hospital. Information about his condition and injuries sustained has not been specified.
There is also no information about possible injuries to the Tesla driver.
WHAT THE POLICE REPORTED
Law enforcement agencies are establishing all the circumstances of the road traffic accident.
The final causes of the accident and information about possible liability for those involved have not yet been reported.
